Your South Africa Travel Specialist
A Note from Liv
“I first came to South Africa 20 years ago and never stopped returning. Today, I help craft first-time journeys to South Africa that awaken connection, clarity, and inspiration.”
Twenty years ago, I stepped off a plane in South Africa and felt instantly at home, as if I was remembering something ancient and familiar.
On my very first safari in Kruger National Park, I felt true joy and presence for the first time. The African bush became my sanctuary. My happy place. And it still is today.
Life brought its share of endings and new beginnings. Along the way, I immersed myself in conservation, personal development, and guiding; qualifying as a Transformational Life Coach, Reiki practitioner, Personal Trainer, and even delivering a TEDx Talk with just four days’ notice. A week later, I returned to Southern Africa for six months, training as a FGASA Field Guide and deepening my connection to this extraordinary land.
South Africa has witnessed every chapter of my becoming; from seeker to guide, from wandering to rooted.
It’s where I met my husband, built lifelong friendships, and found the clarity that still shapes who I am today.
Through LIVLIFEBIGGER EXPERIENCES, I help first-time visitors create journeys that go beyond the surface.
Journeys that inspire, reconnect, and celebrate life. Because South Africa isn’t just a place to see, it’s a place to feel, to remember, and to return to yourself.
Founder and Managing Director
Education & Training
• FGASA Apprentice Trails Guide (current)
• FGASA Field / Safari Guide (NQF2)
• WSET Levels 1, 2, 3 in Wine
• Usui Shiki Ryoho Level 2 Reiki Practitioner
• Animas Diploma in Transformational Coaching
• Landmark Leadership Program
• YMCAfit Level 3 Personal Trainer
• BA (Hons) International Marketing with ERASMUS semester in Madrid
Career Background
• 13 years in Market Research & Consulting
• 4+ years as a Transformational Life & Leadership Coach
• 3 years as an Orangetheory Fitness Coach
Accreditations & Certifications
Featured in
Why South Africa Will Change Your Life with Sandy Collins
Lessons from the Bush with Pat Finn
Wild Trust, Elephants at Midnight & Bush Magic with Dr. Jennifer Schlueter
My South Africa Timeline
First visit to South Africa (Johannesburg, Durban, Pilansburg, Cape Town)
2006
2007
First safari in Kruger National Park
2014
First conservation volunteering project in Eastern Cape
2019
Moved to Cape Town; Qualified as FGASA Field Guide
2021
Signed off as an Apprentice Trails Guide
2024
Completed WSET Level 3 in Wine
Married in Cape Town after 2 months planning long distance; Launched LIVLIFEBIGGER EXPERIENCES
2025
A Few of My Favourite Things
Places
Kruger National Park
Jeffreys Bay
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Cederberg
Books
The Last Rhinos
Untamed Tomorrow x3
Unreasonable Hospitality
Wine
Blaauwklippen Chardonnay (2023) DeWetsof Calcrete Chardonnay (2025) Arendsig Cabernet Franc (2025) Tembela Syrah (2025) Rijks Reserve Pinotage (2018) Glenelly Lady May Bordeaux Blend (2015)
Rickety Bridge Paulina’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (2018)
Snapshots of the Wild and the Beautiful
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Let’s explore what’s possible for your first experience in South Africa.
